Bosch MicroDome NDC-274-P User manual

MicroDome Camera 200 Series
NDC-274-P, NDC-274-PT, NDC-284-PT, NDC-274-PM
en Installation Manual

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Table of Contents
1Safety 5
1.1 Safety precautions 5
1.2 Important safety instructions 6
1.3 FCC & ICES compliance 7
1.4 UL certification 8
1.5 Bosch notices 8
1.6 Copyrights 9
2 Introduction 10
2.1 Features 10
2.2 Unpacking 11
3 Installation 12
3.1 Disassembly 12
3.2 Memory card 13
3.3 Desiccant for rugged cameras 13
3.4 Network (and power) connector 14
3.5 Power connection 15
3.5.1 DC power connection 15
3.6 Mounting 16
3.7 Camera set-up 17
3.7.1 Camera positioning 18
3.8 Resetting the camera 19
3.9 Closing the unit 19
4 Browser connection 20
4.1 Protected network 20
5 Troubleshooting 21
5.1 Resolving problems 21
5.2 Customer service 22
6 Maintenance 23
6.1 Repairs 23
6.1.1 Transfer and disposal 23

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7 Technical Data 24
7.1 Specifications 24
7.1.1 Accessories 26

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1Safety
1.1 Safety precautions
DANGER!
High risk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous
situation such as "Dangerous Voltage" inside the product.
If not avoided, this will result in an electrical shock, serious
bodily injury, or death.
WARNING!
Medium risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, this could result in minor or moderate bodily
injury.
CAUTION!
Low risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, this could result in property damage or risk of
damage to the device.

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1.2 Important safety instructions
Read, follow, and retain for future reference all of the following
safety instructions. Heed all warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions before operating the unit.
1. Cleaning - Generally, using a dry cloth for cleaning is
sufficient but a moist, fluff-free cloth or leather shammy
may also be used. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners.
2. Heat Sources - Do not install the unit near any heat
sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other
equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
3. Water - Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
4. Lightning - Take precautions to protect the unit from
power and lightning surges.
5. Controls adjustment - Adjust only those controls specified
in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may cause damage to the unit.
6. Power sources - Operate the unit only from the type of
power source indicated on the label.
7. Servicing - Unless qualified, do not attempt to service this
unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
8. Replacement parts - Use only replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer.
9. Installation - Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and in accordance with applicable local codes.
10. Attachments, changes or modifications - Only use
attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Any change or modification of the equipment, not
expressly approved by Bosch, could void the warranty or,
in the case of an authorization agreement, authority to
operate the equipment.

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1.3 FCC & ICES compliance
FCC & ICES Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
– increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver;
– connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected;
– consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Intentional or unintentional modifications, not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance, shall not be
made. Any such modifications could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment. If necessary, the user should consult
the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
corrective action.

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The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the
Federal Communications Commission, helpful: How to Identify
and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
1.4 UL certification
Disclaimer
Underwriter Laboratories Inc. ("UL") has not tested the
performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of
this product. UL has only tested fire, shock and/or casualty
hazards as outlined in UL's Standard(s) for Safety for Closed
Circuit Television Equipment, UL 2044. UL Certification does not
cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling
aspects of this product.
UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR
CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR
SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.
1.5 Bosch notices
More information
For more information please contact the nearest Bosch Security
Systems location or visit www.boschsecurity.com
Disposal - Your Bosch product was developed and
manufactured with high-quality material and components that
can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that
electronic and electrical appliances, which have reached the
end of their working life, must be collected and disposed of
separately from household waste material. Separate collecting
systems are usually in place for disused electronic and
electrical products. Please dispose of these devices at an
environmentally compatible recycling facility, per European
Directive 2002/96/EC

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1.6 Copyrights
The firmware 4.1 uses the fonts "Adobe-Helvetica-Bold-R-
Normal--24-240-75-75-P-138-ISO10646-1" and "Adobe-
Helvetica-Bold-R-Normal--12-120-75-75-P-70-ISO10646-1" under
the following copyright:
Copyright 1984-1989, 1994 Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Copyright 1988, 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute and sell this
software and its documentation for any purpose and without
fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright
notices appear in all copies and that both those copyright
notices and this permission notice appear in supporting
documentation, and that the names of Adobe Systems and
Digital Equipment Corporation not be used in advertising or
publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without
specific, written prior permission.
This software is based in part on the work of the Independent
JPEG Group.

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2 Introduction
2.1 Features
This MicroDome camera is a ready-to-use, complete network
video surveillance system inside a compact camera. The camera
offers a cost-effective solution for a broad range of
applications. It uses H.264 compression technology to give
clear images reducing bandwidth and storage.The camera can
be used as a stand-alone video surveillance system with no
additional equipment or it can easily integrate with the Bosch
DVR 700 Series recorders.
Features include:
– MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot supports edge recording
up to 2 TB
– Tri-streaming: Two H.264 streams and one M-JPEG stream
– Progressive scan for sharp images of moving objects
– Built-in microphone (NDC-274-P only)
– Tamper, motion and audio detection
– Conforms to the ONVIF standard for wide compatibility
– Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant)

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2.2 Unpacking
Unpack carefully and handle the equipment with care.
The packaging contains:
– IP camera with lens
– Installation paper sticker
– Quick installation guide
– Torx screwdriver for dome cover
–Opticaldisk
– Bosch Video Client
– Documentation
–Tools
If equipment has been damaged during shipment, repack it in
the original packaging and notify the shipping agent or supplier.
WARNING!
Installation should only be performed by qualified service
personnel in accordance with the National Electrical Code or
applicable local codes.
CAUTION!
The camera module is a sensitive device and must be handled
carefully.

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3 Installation
3.1 Disassembly
The camera/housing unit consists of the following parts:
To disassemble the unit proceed as follows:
1. Using the special screwdriver bit supplied, loosen the
three tamper-resistant screws in the dome (the screws
remain in place).
2. Remove the dome from the base.
Dome
Camera module and mounting base
x3

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3.2 Memory card
Figure 3.1 Memory card
1. Disassemble the camera.
2. Slide the microSD card into the slot.
The camera supports most microSD/SDHC/SDXC cards.
Note:
Use high speed SD cards, class 6 or above (the higher read/
write speed the better).
3.3 Desiccant for rugged cameras
Figure 3.2 Desiccant for PT and PM camera versions.
1. Remove backing from desiccant package.
2. Stick the package to the inside of the dome cover as
indicated.

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3.4 Network (and power) connector
Figure 3.3 Network connection
– Connect the camera to a 10/100 Base-T network.
– Use a shielded UTP Category 5e cable with RJ45
connectors (M12 connector for PM version).
– Power can be supplied to the camera via the Ethernet
cable compliant with the Power-over-Ethernet
(IEEE 802.3af) standard.
RJ45
Ethernet (PoE)
M12
Ethernet (PoE)

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3.5 Power connection
The camera can accept power from both the DC12/24V power
input and the Ethernet input at the same time. (Changing the
power source might lead to a camera reboot.)
3.5.1 DC power connection
(Not present on NDC-274-PM version.)
Figure 3.4 DC power connection
1. Slide the plug adapter that matches your outlet socket
onto the supplied power supply.
2. Insert the power connector jack from the power supply
into the DC12/24V socket of the camera.
3. Connect the power supply to either a 230 VAC or a
120 VAC power supply outlet.
Note:
A power supply is not included in the package.
5 mm
(0.2 in)
12 VDC
24 VDC
22AWG

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3.6 Mounting
Figure 3.5 Mounting the camera
To mount the camera to a wall or ceiling:
1. Stick the supplied installation paper sticker to the surface
taking care to orientate it correctly.
2. Drill two holes with a diameter of 6 mm.
3. Insert the supplied plugs into the holes.
4. Attach the camera and base unit securly to the surface
using the two supplied M3 screws.
M3 (Ø2.5 mm)
Ø 6 mm
x2
x2
Outer 6.0mm 2 Holes
(FOR PLASTIC ANCHOR)
CABLE
Inner 2.5mm 2 Holes
(M3 TYPE SCREW)
FRONT
0~
90°
180°
270°
CUT LINE
CAMERA
OUTLINE
CAUTION!
Do not point the camera/lens into direct sunlight as this may
damage the sensors.

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3.7 Camera set-up
To help set up the camera, connect a monitor to the miniature
2.5 mm jack socket using a S1460 monitor cable which can be
ordered separately. This monitor jack socket provides a
composite video signal (NTSC) for installation purposes only.
S1460 Monitor Cable

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3.7.1 Camera positioning
The camera module position can be adjusted along two axes.
When adjusting the camera position ensure that the picture
display on the monitor is level.
Set the camera to the desired position by performing the
following steps:
1. For horizontal adjustment (pan) rotate the camera module
in the base. Do not rotate more than 350°.
2. For vertical adjustment (tilt) rotate camera. Do not rotate
more than 55°.
CAUTION!
The image sensors are highly sensitive and require special care
for proper performance and extended lifetime. Do not expose
them to direct sunlight or bright spotlights in operating and
non-operating conditions. Avoid bright lights in the field of view
of the camera.

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3.8 Resetting the camera
If the camera cannot be connected because the IP address has
changed, press and hold the reset button (7 seconds
approximately) to recall the factory default values. The factory
default IP address is 192.168.0.1
Figure 3.6 Reset button
3.9 Closing the unit
When the camera position is set and all adjustments have been
made, close the unit.
1. Remove the monitor cable from the jack socket.
2. If necessary, clean the inner surface of the dome with a
soft cloth.
3. Position the dome on the base by aligning the two screw
holders with fins with the openings beside the screw
sockets and slot it home.
4. Use the supplied special screwdriver bit to tighten the
three tamper-resistant screws.

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4 Browser connection
A computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer can be used to
receive live images from the camera, control the camera, and
replay stored sequences. The camera is configured over the
network using the browser.
Note:
The camera can also be configured using the supplied Bosch
Video Client or the Bosch Video Management System.
4.1 Protected network
If a RADIUS server is used for network access control (802.1x
authentication), the camera must be configured first. To
configure the camera for a Radius network, connect it directly
to a PC via a crossed network cable and configure the two
parameters, Identity and Password. Only after these have been
configured can communication with the camera via the network
occur.